CarVerify

Free Car Check

W224 YGJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,832 mi
Last recorded85,832 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 YGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,832 miles

eml light on

f indicators going white

indicator stalk condition

n/s outer cv gaitor condition

oil leaks

play in front roll bar link

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,925 miles

child seats fitted

f anti roll bar links slight play

indicator stalk wearing

n/s outer cv gaitor condition

n/s rack arm slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

wheel trim missing

wipers condition

Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,957 miles

child seats to rear

Fail 8 Dec 2015 72,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure also wearing (6.1.D.1b)

child seats to rear

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,761 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 66,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,542 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,541 miles

slight wear in steering rack offside

Fail 16 Oct 2008 35,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,597 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,890 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W224 YGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W224 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W224 YGJ?

You can check the full history of W224 YGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W224 YGJ registered?

W224 YGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W224 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W224 YGJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W224 YGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W224 YGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.